150 likes | 305 Views
Leadership and management are often mistaken for synonymous terms, but they embody distinct concepts. Leadership is the process of influencing others to achieve common goals, fostering extraordinary contributions. In contrast, management focuses on coordinating resources effectively to meet organizational objectives. While all managers exhibit leadership qualities, not all leaders are managers. Grasping the differences between these roles is essential for applying the appropriate skills in various contexts, enhancing both personal and organizational growth.
E N D
Leadership v s. Management Done by:RihamSaryEldeen Instructor: Manal Abdel Samad Course: English communication skills
Leadership and managership are two synonymous terms is an incorrect statement although leadership and management may be similar in a few ways; they have many very distinct differences. • Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". In Other definition "Leadership is ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen." • On the other hand Managementin all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. A person can be a leader by virtue of qualities in him. For example: leader of a club, class, welfare association, social organization, etc. Therefore, it is true to say that, “All managers are leaders, but all leaders are not managers. Understanding the differences between leadership and management can help people know when and how to apply each set of characteristics for given processes. And here are some tables showing the difference between the two topics:
Leaders and Managers can be compared on the following basis: